Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is holding an emergency meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies in Abuja following reports that United States President Donald Trump ordered preparations for possible military action in Nigeria.
The high-level meeting, which began behind closed doors on Monday morning, comes amid growing international concern over Trump’s recent statements accusing the Nigerian government of allowing “genocide against Christians.” Although details of the agenda were not disclosed, sources suggest that the gathering is focused on assessing the implications of Trump’s remarks and coordinating the country’s official response.
Over the weekend, Trump stirred global tension when he wrote on his Truth Social platform that the “Department of War” had been directed to prepare for “possible action” if the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria persisted. He warned that the United States would suspend all aid to Nigeria and might launch a military offensive “guns-a-blazing” to “wipe out Islamic terrorists” responsible for the violence.
“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now-disgraced country,” Trump wrote, describing any potential strike as “fast, vicious, and sweet.”
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The statement has sparked widespread reactions in Nigeria and abroad, with security analysts calling it a reckless interference in the country’s sovereignty. The Nigerian government has so far maintained a restrained stance, insisting that the nation is not witnessing any form of genocide against Christians.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, confirmed that Ribadu and the service chiefs would later brief newspaper editors and top media executives on the outcome of the meeting. According to him, the briefing will clarify the government’s position on Trump’s claims and provide updates on efforts to strengthen internal security.
He added that the forthcoming media session would “offer an adequate response to the genocide allegations and inform Nigerians about the coordinated actions being taken to curb insecurity.”
The development marks a new phase in Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with the United States, with many observers urging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to adopt a firm yet measured approach in addressing the inflammatory rhetoric from Washington.
